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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
12
A New York AP report argues every occupation has its health risks. The piece notes office workers face varied illnesses beyond common colds, with the author stating a safe desk job can still yield unexpected conditions, contrasting it with extreme jobs like deep sea diving or mining.
AP reporting on how consumer spending responds to income shifts, advertising incentives, and taste changes. Businesses use polls and research to predict purchases as confidence, prices, and government policy shape demand. The article notes incomes rise, tastes shift, and firms chase motivational research to profit.
The Texas Highway Department tabulated bids totaling 8.7 million dollars for road construction and seal coating, with two days of bid openings yielding 17.4 million dollars. Low bidders include Texas Biluthic Co. for U.S. 80 projects and Strain Brothers Inc. for Comstock to 11 miles southeast, among others. the list cites concrete paving, grade work, and seal coat across multiple counties including Abilene, San Angelo, and Marshall. The report also notes shifts in consumer spending over a decade, highlighting rises in personal care and health expenditures and changes in food costs.
Baytown resident Odom, son of Mr and Mrs Matt S Odor Jr, will represent the Eighth District of Texas Music Study Clubs Saturday at the Junior Day Recital in Austin. Fourth year in the program, he will play the piano under the Baytown Music Study Club at the Commodore Perry Hotel. Mrs Velma Tharp and Mrs Thelma Shall, Baytown delegates, attend the state convention with Mrs Geol McKinstry as state chairman of the Texas Federation Senior Group. Thad Johnson and George Rawley are other Baytonians at the convention.
The notice names Elizabeth Schmid Dippei as Executrix for the estate of Elizabeth Schmid, deceased, with claims to be sent to Rose R. Lierke at Pasadena Texas and a March 25 1962 filing date. It appears as a legal notice from Harris County Texas with executrix details and contact address.
In San Francisco an interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to a 96 year old woman amid a contest over the terms. The development marks a rare court action involving a centenarian party and highlights ongoing family law disputes in the city.
A 1962 account discusses Mira and her spouse handling savings, joint and separate bank accounts, and a fall in trust with shifts toward travel and education. It notes a notable 23 percent spending rise in 1949 and other personal finance details before March 23, 1962.
Listings describe Baywood Apartments with wall to wall carpeting, appliances, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and access to a pool. Central location near churches, shopping, and downtown. carriage parking included. Various other rentals shown with prices and contact numbers.
Job ad for a manager trainee over 24, married, no openings, salary and advancement. Apply to Larry Meyers at W. Mo House Jewelry, Baytown. Also multiple housing listings in Highlands Magnolia Homan and others with prices from 40 to 85 dollars monthly, amenities including furnished, unfurnished, and rooms. Contact numbers provided for realty services.
A garage at 23 Miriam Street owned by Ross Cathriner sustained damage from a fire reported at 1 45 pm Thursday. The blaze was extinguished by Baytown Fire Department. Fig Chief A H Lintelman provided the information.
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